The green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea) is a large, eye-catching frog with smooth, green skin and gold or copper markings. Its belly is a pale, white or cream with bumpy texture. Adults can vary in colour - some have mostly green backs, while others are covered almost completely in their gold or copper pattern.
A gold, white and black stripe runs from behind the eye, over the ear membrane, and down the sides of the body to the groin. The legs match the body colours, with green or gold on top and white underneath. The inside of the thighs and groin are a striking turquoise blue. Males usually grow to 55–70 mm long, while females reach 70–85 mm.
The green and golden bell frog is listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) 1999.
The species was first recorded at Dutson Downs in 2011 during a survey by Wildlife Unlimited. We continue to run yearly frog surveys to track local populations and guide our conservation work.
A green and golden bell frog found at Dutson Downs.
